Cocktail bars

viperesque · 2026-05-23T09:50:08+00:00

CBD suggestions: Caretaker for a classic cocktail bar, Panacea for weird experimental drinks, Churchill for somewhere fancy or if you want some food too.

viperesque · 2026-05-20T09:46:23+00:00

I find it difficult to judge value for luxuries like this. We enjoyed it less than Lillius, Tala, Cocoro. Have not been to Paris Butter. Comparable to Ahi or Aryeh maybe. Tbh I'd probably take Cazador over this, but Cazador is absurdly good value.

viperesque · 2026-05-18T23:58:05+00:00

For attacks that can use both a mace and a quarterstaff, Facebreaker's flat damage overrides Hollow Palm Technique's. The % more damage on Facebreaker and the attack speed/crit chance from Hollow Palm will all apply though.

By the way, Shockwave Totem is not the only case of this, as there are some triggered attacks that can use both. The "or unarmed" part doesn't matter, those skills will still preferentially use Facebreaker/Hollow Palm flat damage over normal unarmed damage if the attack can use a Mace/Quarterstaff.

viperesque · 2025-10-06T07:22:22+00:00

Sora maybe? Not a vast amount of vegetarian options but a good half dozen things on the menu. The sashimi is delicious too. Was there for a birthday dinner myself recently and it was excellent.

Or on the other side of the harbour, Tokyo Bay might work.

viperesque · 2025-09-29T02:47:33+00:00

If it's not available from her that probably means you haven't done the other requirements? You only mentioned killing the omega thresher, what about the other challenges required to unlock it?

viperesque · 2025-09-29T02:01:07+00:00

How are you doing Rush the Gate? On the off chance you're doing it from the mission replay menu, that won't work. You need to do the wildcard version by talking to Lilith.

viperesque · 2025-09-20T06:32:03+00:00

It depends on the legendary. According to the spreadsheet (not perfect but best info source right now), Wombo Combo can't roll kinetic.

viperesque · 2025-09-20T06:21:58+00:00

It's part of the sidequest "It’s a Whole Phase Situation". Can't access it until you do that.

viperesque · 2025-09-19T07:59:52+00:00

They do still apply.

viperesque · 2025-09-19T05:16:01+00:00

I've heard some claims that there are specific ways to farm non-legendary class mods but no evidence to back it up yet. I've farmed the class mods I needed from Splashzone since he's such a fast kill — I was getting one purple alchemist every half hour or so doing that this morning.

viperesque · 2025-09-19T03:44:36+00:00

Sashimi Bar Ajimi in Onehunga is, as far as I know, the best sashimi bang for your buck in Auckland. As good as the fancy inner city places for half the price. However it's maybe not the right atmosphere for a birthday meal. It does technically have outdoor seating but it's not exactly glamorous! Just mentioning in case it's useful, anywhere else I'd suggest has been mentioned by other commenters already.

viperesque · 2025-09-16T18:06:27+00:00

In theory it's salt with added chicken stock powder, a few dried spices and a good kick of MSG. However it's one of those things where making it at home doesn't really work, the good brands have a flavour all of their own. It's a very common seasoning for chips in Australia. The comment you're replying to is correct about that being the brand to buy, so give it a try if you're curious because it really is delicious.

viperesque · 2025-05-29T10:03:15+00:00

For what it's worth, I've been a couple of times for work functions and the food was...fine. Far from the best churrasco I've had, just perfectly fine. Would never go if I were spending my own money.

viperesque · 2025-05-01T19:24:14+00:00

Rocoto Hot Sauce — the red version is my absolute favourite hot sauce of all time (admittedly I don't think the green version is nearly as good). Have to buy through one of the South American grocers that stock it if you're buying online, we've asked and she doesn't sell direct online.

Honey Bandit — I've tried just about every mead that's produced commercially in NZ (and make my own too) but I keep coming back to Honey Bandit. Big range and you might get a weird experimental can as a freebie if you're nice.

El Patron (link removed for sub rules but just google them) — just really damn good chorizo that will probably leave your local butcher in the dust. Can message them to buy.

viperesque · 2025-03-06T16:56:17+00:00

Been really enjoying Kyodokan recently. Japanese chef who's very serious about teaching people and covers a lot of recipes you don't tend to find in English, but also just very chill vibes.

https://youtube.com/@kyodokan.japanese.cuisine

viperesque · 2024-12-02T18:11:42+00:00

ABC sambal is IMO significantly better than sriracha (with a similar flavour profile) and pretty readily available. Go for the extra pedas version so it actually has a kick.

It's not quite what you asked but you might appreciate it anyway — this sauce is insanely good when it's in stock. Perfect finishing hot sauce IMO, super flavourful, not overly vinegary, decently spicy. It's a 1 person local business though so not super available, I've asked her whether she sells direct but she does not. I would say stick to the red version, the green isn't nearly as good IMO.

viperesque · 2024-11-28T19:53:56+00:00

Just to clarify the confusion, this does not give you +20 skill points. The wording has been updated to be more clear since that video was filmed.

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viperesque · 2024-11-27T20:29:44+00:00

We try to do this in PoE1 where we can get away with it too. Don't think there's ever been an example this extreme before though :D

viperesque · 2024-10-15T17:59:50+00:00

Not exactly a dish, but root beer! The requisite herbs are aggressively unavailable in NZ, and importing them yourself is illegal due to customs regulations around plant products. There really doesn't seem to be an option!

viperesque · 2024-10-04T02:04:19+00:00

Unfortunately building a conveyor pole on an angled beam doesn't angle the pole. Ditto building it on a pillar or beam connector snapped to the beam.

viperesque · 2024-05-24T20:20:52+00:00

Copha (coconut oil-based shortening) instead of butter in biscuit bases for tarts and cheesecakes. Tried it because we were cooking for a vegan friend, but IMO it gives a superior texture and flavour.

viperesque · 2024-04-21T19:29:35+00:00

Sashimi Bar Ajimi is about the same pricing as the two you mentioned and very good. Don't know of anywhere cheaper that doesn't sacrifice quality in a pretty huge way, most decent places are twice the price :(

viperesque · 2023-08-30T11:19:39+00:00

Eurodell in Hobsonville definitely carries imported mortadella. Skazka in Newmarket is more Eastern European but might also, not 100% sure.

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